Talonairgun | skybones | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/skybones/activity/ Activity feed for skybones. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9f180751ca4618ea8c757bba1657927e skybones replied to the topic Fishing rod silencer in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fishing-rod-silencer/page/2/#post-79131 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:28:10 -0400 I see why he has so many broken rods to play with, he can’t aim for crap, and hits the hard part! I would use my tongue and lube a pathway! Rookies!

]]> cbac0ac1db723e2e8b5180a3d40cfb9b skybones replied to the topic Best DIY mods for Condor? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/best-diy-mods-for-condor/#post-65117 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:07:15 -0400 Your “new to you” Condor shouldn’t need anything more than ,feeding every few hours. All infants (new guns) need regular feeding and constant cleaning (+ss wiping) After your familiar with the basics, move on to internal cleaning, I haven’t heard of any self activating suppository,that does this automaticly,so you’ll have to learn the take…Read more

]]> 83b46640a0cff4c6e9dc752a3bb14572 skybones replied to the topic 25.5 fpe @ 65yds...I was blown away at the power... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-5-fpe-65yds-i-was-blown-away-at-the-power/page/5/#post-64821 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:57:22 -0400 Tony , I still need to borrow that majic Hershey box for a little while! Nice to see your stuff again, you have some beauties.

]]> ba3a0d751c2128b5543707e4ac9f0433 skybones replied to the topic Took apart the wrong bottle/valve in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/took-apart-the-wrong-bottle-valve/page/2/#post-63522 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:02:48 -0400 quote rghangartner:Put it back together and vow never to mess with things you know nothing about again… 😀

I like advice from people that “can do”!, post like yours, show total ignorance! I have probably, forgotten more than you think you know! Keep your post in an area that you understand. If, however, Your the “brainiac”, then! interrupt ,and…Read more

]]> 456e4fbbb2665a74fc94ac77e11534f2 skybones replied to the topic Does this tank look ok?? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-this-tank-look-ok/#post-62298 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:25:14 -0400 I can’t tell where you are , but I would buy a local dive shop (used) tank. It starts a relationship with the people that will be filling “the tank they sold” kinda cuts out the extra bullshit. I pd $90 for tank, and the shop fills to 3500 psi. They know I don’t need that ” I’m not sure! is it in hydro?” bs , while they add on sales.

]]> 9d7ac7f49a4fd924dab25c7f5b51e40b skybones replied to the topic Anyone tried Re-Anodizing their Condors/Talons in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-tried-re-anodizing-their-condors-talons/#post-62031 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:23:09 -0400 Read here for more info. http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html

]]> 65d6e3768e1158545d324a930d8f2ac4 skybones replied to the topic Took apart the wrong bottle/valve in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/took-apart-the-wrong-bottle-valve/page/2/#post-61795 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:14:20 -0400 Your right Adam! I have always wanted a blodnob valve , never could get on the list. Sharp, is like me (he probably used his pound of cannibus, at an earlier age, and the memory suffers lol), It seems he did “try” to acknowledge blodnob. quote :”Seen the idea before (blodnob I think)”

]]> 41eb79d5dc29f52eef2779914aeec78e skybones replied to the topic Losing it! Condor with 18in shrouded barrel or ss with mods? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/losing-it-condor-with-18in-shrouded-barrel-or-ss-with-mods/#post-61429 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:31:39 -0400 My eyes are still jumping after reading your post! A little much on the flash and dash! You can make any configuration you want wiith the Condor,( I’m not sure about the $200.00 figure you seemed to be calulating?) Long barrel/ high flow tank== big fps, and noise. Short barrel (inside frame with low cost additives) lower fps/lower noise. The “on…Read more

]]> 6c6a69e71c9376545fefbd9c8973973b skybones replied to the topic Took apart the wrong bottle/valve in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/took-apart-the-wrong-bottle-valve/#post-61377 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:14:01 -0400 Thanks Sharp, that is a great design. Keep us posted on results. Did you have to make those restictive pcs., or is that something stock?

]]> 8dcf06d7f6c177c80a1729eec3980b5d skybones replied to the topic Took apart the wrong bottle/valve in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/took-apart-the-wrong-bottle-valve/#post-61080 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:31:54 -0400 Sharp, this is an old style valve. I have fill issues, mostly fixed by Anthony’s hammer, but if it can be improved I might as well try it. My plain was to buy a new tank,and see what the difference was and mod this one. Now that I have it in pcs. can someone direct me in those steps. I have drill press and flexshaft machines , sanders, saws. I’ve…Read more

]]> a6b398cccf9035ed2139a64952e8a07f skybones replied to the topic How does a silenced Condor compare to a Talon SS? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-does-a-silenced-condor-compare-to-a-talon-ss/#post-61079 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:14:46 -0400 I second that! You “really” hear the impact on the trap right after you hear the hammer hit home. The .25 packs a punch!

]]> 1d49c4b5d706b4001da9ec658f4c7bf8 skybones replied to the topic A Great post from Tim McMurray over on the Yellow in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-great-post-from-tim-mcmurray-over-on-the-yellow/#post-58993 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:13 -0400 waist of time for Air Force owners! All regulars have used their own croni to judge proper tophat adjustsment,after that, it’s all about tinkering. Mac dude reads hear for info.

]]> 4aeed17540ea2b7865ccc471bf09e9d4 skybones replied to the topic New Condor Performance Question in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-performance-question/#post-58878 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:34:04 -0400 Randy ,that scooba tank cart you have is cool. If Nasa made it, don’t reply, I couldn’t afford it. If it is something I might build a simular copy of, please give me details. I really need something like that. Thanks,

]]> d24d3e623db789551d2ce795d4c9b764 skybones replied to the topic Rear tank gauge in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rear-tank-gauge/page/6/#post-58338 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:19:50 -0400 Ditto, what he said! Great work! Come Often Shoot Lots

]]> 1ed9102511dcbf5725c76b57bcd63e56 skybones replied to the topic Lathe turned pellets? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lathe-turned-pellets/#post-58187 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:23:54 -0400 Thank you! I was confused! Thanks for helping me out on that. Merry Christmas, and happy New Year! God Bless! And keep spread’in that bs,it makes good fertilizer. They are called “Ugly Ripe” tomatos here! Best in the nation!

]]> 855e3c3d63900d729677b004b4e5b269 skybones replied to the topic Lathe turned pellets? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lathe-turned-pellets/#post-58174 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:39:32 -0400 I think, I smell a trick question! lol! If I had a $37,000 mill, I’d look for ways to “use it “also! Carving out pellets in lead.or any other suitable metal for air rifle use, is not gonna happen ,even with your $37,000 mill. Carve a nice pellet mold with your $37,000 mill and you’ve got a customer—me! Push the button! It’s easy on a…Read more

]]> 7e185a667a1c26d237c4d04f194f5569 skybones replied to the topic What's your thoughts ? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-s-your-thoughts/#post-57924 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:43:33 -0400 Just look at Anti-gun New York , where their putting heavy taxes on soft drinks, to stop obesity in kids? Imagine what the tax will be on bullets ,to stop the killing of just one child? Don’t forget the favorite Anti gun line, ” If it only saves one life, it’s worth getting guns outlawed”

]]> fe7be847ef75188f3605e4903d262c96 skybones replied to the topic Help! I want to buy a .308 cal. FAL? FNL? FNLP ?VE 007model? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-i-want-to-buy-a-308-cal-fal-fnl-fnlp-ve-007model/#post-57920 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:15:12 -0400 Thanks guys for the info. Couple of new ??, what’s better? type 1 or type 2 receivers, and isn’t that carrying handle in the way for sighting or scope use? Thanks again, for your help. tz

]]> 3f64158f3019db637c65f54992b0a115 skybones replied to the topic Help! I want to buy a .308 cal. FAL? FNL? FNLP ?VE 007model? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-i-want-to-buy-a-308-cal-fal-fnl-fnlp-ve-007model/#post-57857 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:33:37 -0400 Thanks for the info, what’s the $$ range for the real deal Fal. A shop here has one marked $2000 would that be in line?

]]> f60a23cce2346a741adc0069f08bc0f2 skybones replied to the topic HOW OLD ARE WE??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-old-are-we/page/9/#post-53433 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:10:26 -0400 Turned 50 in March. I don’t care, I’m still above ground,and most enemies aren’t ! lol

]]> b2deeb6d671aee50f870f5ff226cd525 skybones replied to the topic CUTTIN' THE FAT (out of an AF trigger) in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cuttin-the-fat-out-of-an-af-trigger/#post-52152 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:11:08 -0400 Sharps, I didn’t mean to interject your plan. I simply tried to show the different ways I had tried to offer better material. I failed in my original pursuit, mostly on purpose, because I realized what I had to offer, many wouldn’t pay the price for. I had the expertise to (carve/mold) new, better fitting parts, but then I had to find an outsource…Read more

]]> 6c383c16b44077c40717afc52b218187 skybones replied to the topic Rebuilding Condor Tank Valve? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rebuilding-condor-tank-valve/#post-52139 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:45:22 -0400 Thanks Adam, but, just dam, I wanted a project! lol

]]> 587cd2ecb5ef8ac5464e358eba865ac3 skybones replied to the topic Rebuilding Condor Tank Valve? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rebuilding-condor-tank-valve/#post-52132 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:08:32 -0400 Hey Adam, Is that the best fix? I went offline ,about the time the new valve came on,so I got mixed readings on it’s performance. Thanks for the info.

]]> 2c9bed9bbb1bfc539655857ae609e473 skybones replied to the topic CUTTIN' THE FAT (out of an AF trigger) in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cuttin-the-fat-out-of-an-af-trigger/#post-51866 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:09:30 -0400 If you get the vertical tilt the way you want it against the trigger strut , you could fill the slot with JB Weld and drill the hole where you want it. If you look at my pix, that red stuff in the slot, is (acrylic) serving the same purpose. I did that on the stock trigger strut because of the opening at the bottom. thats why I made a new trigger…Read more

]]> 2fcdc6996c5b9667c5d941875cb33b02 skybones replied to the topic Who is the best Moderator? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-the-best-moderator/#post-51838 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:02:15 -0400 Tef ,pretend like a moderator and remain silent! lol Just kidding! Hope all is well with you my friend. tz

]]> 96f60778c4d4d0ef6015b59919be693a skybones replied to the topic CUTTIN' THE FAT (out of an AF trigger) in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cuttin-the-fat-out-of-an-af-trigger/#post-51836 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:24:37 -0400 Yeah! I like it! Looks like a major improvement over stock. It’s a labor of love. Good work my friend. tz

]]> 6a1b3493d0a49d5e67e71da56eec1641 skybones replied to the topic Custom Sharpshot triggers in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-sharpshot-triggers/page/2/#post-51567 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:52:48 -0400 The price, was cost + labor. Back then I offered 18karat parts (like pictured) reasonable. Today,gold,Platinum,Silver,even copper, has quadrupled,so “forget about it” tz

]]> e21cdd74fdd9f801b0c5c7d0a920af39 skybones replied to the topic Custom Sharpshot triggers in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-sharpshot-triggers/#post-51478 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:06:09 -0400 Adam , Just ckeckin in. Be safe ,and remember ,Georgia has places to hide in also! love you man, be safe!!

]]> 5fdaa24b67061f4a51b4d7acbc66780c skybones replied to the topic Custom Sharpshot triggers in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-sharpshot-triggers/#post-51477 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Adam? ,How much more of California is there? Hope your ass is in Georgia

]]> 63fe3ffb1f1daf96ed05c28f07b5ece2 skybones replied to the topic Custom Sharpshot triggers in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-sharpshot-triggers/#post-51475 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:52:47 -0400 Hey Adam , Love you man, are you out of the fire zone?

]]> b4e5a8eb2e8498af60bc75e8f1ed17e9 skybones replied to the topic Custom Sharpshot triggers in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-sharpshot-triggers/#post-51468 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:37:02 -0400 Nice Stock, a couple years ago I posted pix of my skeletonized trigger & pull handle parts for weight reduction. The materials used were high tech Dental alloys, as in, impervious to nasti things inside your mouth. These same materials are impervious to basic tools. In fact, this alloy will destroy any tool considered for common use. My intention…Read more

]]> 7a5e736461f9fa0129917ef7ce3ed371 skybones replied to the topic What do we do to pay the bills? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-we-do-to-pay-the-bills/page/6/#post-51153 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:32:57 -0400 Tron, your an animal! Love u though! tz

]]> 42375ae07f5b20efb67c84fe43ac5854 skybones replied to the topic HOW OLD ARE WE??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-old-are-we/page/8/#post-51087 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:27:30 -0400 I had the basic Daisy BB gun ,as a kid in 1969 (I shot every moving thing) not really,but my neighbor accused me of that. I did put that Daisy BB gun to the test though,and it performed good-enough. I started “high power” with Beeman in 1989ish. When I saw the Condor, I bought one! I like the rifles power, I like the other options too. I was born…Read more

]]> 27a292d727556e9af32f12b5b74a2e2a skybones replied to the topic Removing the cylinders foam sleeve in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/removing-the-cylinders-foam-sleeve/#post-46850 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:24:16 -0400 Blow air into the hole in the end, that expands the sleeve to remove. soapy water to slide back on.

]]> e8e7111131d7a12a1edbef63836316fa skybones replied to the topic choked barrels in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/choked-barrels/#post-38983 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:29:38 -0400 I bought my choked .25 barrel straight from LW in Ga. It was not marked ,as to ,which end was breech. I pushed a pellet through both ends ,and found the choke,but it was so minute i’m not sure it qualifies as choked. The barrel shoots great ,so I’m assuming little choke is needed here

]]> 229b90c6a484449936681213b77b5261 skybones replied to the topic I have an extra SS tank,and want to try a valve mod. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-have-an-extra-ss-tank-and-want-to-try-a-valve-mod/#post-38967 Sun, 11 May 2008 15:49:18 -0400 Thanks Pilgram, I’ll have to give it a shot.

]]> dd73bf0de4e639f0f9d509da5e969b46 skybones replied to the topic I have an extra SS tank,and want to try a valve mod. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-have-an-extra-ss-tank-and-want-to-try-a-valve-mod/#post-38939 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:35:54 -0400 I’m looking for up to date tech. Tried and true. Thanks again,

]]> 7a0e7651a2531ce4d12cfd5f2a7e679c skybones replied to the topic Talon grip -carved in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-grip-carved/#post-38937 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:24:14 -0400 Very nice! That is much harder than it looks. I carve a lot of wax,but I can erase mistakes with a hot spatula. Good looking stuff ! Thanks

]]> 43ce3d4339d3acf6b61ae5cdf5572a6c skybones started the topic I have an extra SS tank,and want to try a valve mod. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/i-have-an-extra-ss-tank-and-want-to-try-a-valve-mod/ Sun, 11 May 2008 03:52:26 -0400 can someone direct me to the knowledge I seek? Thanks ,and “Hey guys and gals!” I’ve been busy,but checking in on occasion. The TAG looks good.

]]> f06cf9fa1ccb42353208e7cbb9c25de1 skybones started the topic High Speed! Is Good! Thanks! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/high-speed-is-good-thanks/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:26:22 -0400 Glad to be back up to speed. Thanks guys,

]]> ceba7241763be4d39b55f9a3dc044855 skybones started the topic Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/happy-easter/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:54:15 -0400 Happy Easter boys , Don’t shoot bunnies ,on Easter

]]> c03bf8aef1dc6c984fd38264b2fb614b skybones replied to the topic AR inspired stock with some new bling. Ready for a friend. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ar-inspired-stock-with-some-new-bling-ready-for-a-friend/#post-33034 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:34:57 -0400 Clint I’ve got a Chrome Cobalt one in the barn I’ll polish and send to you. You wont bend that with your hands. I’ll pm for your addy when I get it polished. Your doing great work with the wood my friend.

]]> 022e1c9832f4d2c1919fffff6a31c5ff skybones replied to the topic AR inspired stock with some new bling. Ready for a friend. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ar-inspired-stock-with-some-new-bling-ready-for-a-friend/#post-32943 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:09:47 -0400 If it breaks! I’ll replace it! Please adjust it. I know you’ve been trying different (heavy) springs ,but thats Sterling Silver! You can bend it bunches ,without worry. I have a few Silver ones laying around still, the ones I use on my Condor are 18k yellow gold,a little harder. I’ve got the same Sterling ones as yours, on my SS ,for as long as…Read more

]]> a6fc348a9525764894bfd9a4aa58318a skybones replied to the topic AR inspired stock with some new bling. Ready for a friend. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ar-inspired-stock-with-some-new-bling-ready-for-a-friend/#post-32941 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:48:29 -0400 Hey Clint, Looking good! Do me a favor!,take some inside round pliers (or any pliers with leather over jaws) and bend that cocking knob back toward the tank. You heavy handed, brick laying, book typing,never satified,always questioning,constantly re-defining friend of mine. Do I need to send you a polish cloth? Keep on keepin on brotha’

]]> a3d3e03d5af2717f82fff59af37c601e skybones started the topic 850 AirMagnum in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/850-airmagnum/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:29:45 -0400 Anyone tried the 850 Airmagnum? I bought one for my son,and I really like it. Seems very accurate,with smooth bolt action. My son (11) had no trouble working the action or finding the bullseye. I’m pretty impressed with this one for the money.

]]> e9f2846c73bd08d826848016c2a45f63 skybones replied to the topic Help with HPA Tank choices in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-with-hpa-tank-choices/#post-32003 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:25:12 -0400 My next tank will be Carbon Fiber 88. The scuba tank I have is just too limited and unwieldy for 4 air-hungry rifles.

]]> 04f5ef4891b305cfe945f4ecf1b840fa skybones replied to the topic Is this happening to anyone else? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-this-happening-to-anyone-else/page/2/#post-31819 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:49:14 -0400 I called in an order this morning for a new fill clamp and hose ,and mentioned the pellet problem (Sharon was off,I got Sandra) she said they have a new shipping manager ,and that she would pass my suggestion along. She is sending a replacement for the tin that was damaged. I just hate to see the waist of time and money on something so easily…Read more

]]> ff6d6c4141b279f8caf387c0580b8519 skybones replied to the topic Is this happening to anyone else? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-this-happening-to-anyone-else/page/2/#post-31791 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:36:36 -0400 Last week I ordered 3 tins of AA Field .22’s thinking they would include the 4th tin free,they didn’t.When the UPS guy handed me the box I could hear the pellets rattle around inside the box. They had put 3 big 500ct. tins in with a handfull of packing peanuts ,one tin was badly mangled and I threw out 15 or 20 completly flat pellets while…Read more

]]> f915eb69256508a575ca1c7ca2224b24 skybones replied to the topic Talon SS Okay for a kid? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-okay-for-a-kid/#post-31692 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:38:00 -0400 Rusted !! thats “exactly” the hold my daughter uses! Kinda scary, may be the next generation of assassins. I had hoped my daughter would choose a different career from her father.

]]> 9dc3bcca23a9f81aa80240863521eb90 skybones replied to the topic Talon SS Okay for a kid? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-okay-for-a-kid/#post-31656 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:41:20 -0400 With a bi-pod , my 9yr old daughter can shoot as well as I can,and has been shooting Condor/SS for over a yr. She holds the tank about midway with her left hand and shoots pez’s a 25 yds fairly easy. She loves it!

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